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Biden Prepares to Introduce Massive Infrastructure Plan
Biden’s infrastructure relief package will likely be met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle.
Progressive Takeover of Nevada Democratic Party Leads to Mass Exodus of Staff
Organizers from Bernie Sanders's presidential campaigns have continued the work of activating new voters in Nevada.
Joe Manchin Signals He Is Open to Filibuster Reform
Democrats would need 50 senators plus a tie-breaking vote from the vice president to alter the filibuster.
Rev. William Barber to Democrats: “Stick Together” and Pass the $15 Minimum Wage
An estimated 140 million people in the U.S. were already living in poverty before this pandemic.
“Moderate” Democrats May Obstruct Fundamentally Essential Electoral Reform
Democrats have a small window of opportunity to stop an undemocratic movement from securing minority rule indefinitely.
Sanders Is Making Excellent Use of His Power as Budget Committee Chair
After decades shouting truth in the wilderness of U.S. politics, Sanders is making the most of his chance.
Sanders’s Staff Talked to White House Nearly Every Day When Pushing for $15 Wage
Sen. Bernie Sanders and the White House are keeping in contact on key political moves, Politico finds.
Manchin Yells He Will “Never” Vote to Kill Filibuster
The outburst came as Senators Warren and Sanders stressed the necessity of scrapping the 60-vote threshold.
Bernie Sanders to Force Vote on $15 Minimum Wage Amendment
The senator made clear that he will continue pushing to raise the federal minimum wage if his amendment fails to pass.
Progressives Vow to Fight Manchin and Sinema Holding Up Stimulus Over $15 Wage
Centrist Democrats want to gut the wage hike, but progressives have more power than ever in Congress.